JMdict: 1279070
控え目 【ひかえめ】
- [adj-na,adj-no,n] moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing; unassuming; well-behaved; low-key; temperate; in small quantities
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 控 | Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back, Refrain From, Be Moderate | コウ | ひか.える, ひか.え |
| 目 | Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor | モク, ボク | め, -め, ま- |
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